Ko Lanta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Ko Lanta remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in March to 25°C (77°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ko Lanta is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2351 mm (93 in). Ko Lanta can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 330 mm (13 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Ko Lanta Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Ko Lanta can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 85%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year